Regular meeting — October 23, 2023

Defer 3 agenda items to November meeting

AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 2. Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to defer the following items to the November 2023 meeting: Item #48 - Resolution R-23-10-401 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract with Kendig Keast Collaborative in an amount to be determined for the development of a Unified Development Ordinance per request for qualifications Number 3422; Item #49 – Resolution R-23-10-602 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving a contract for the provision of 911 EMS Ambulance Services; and Item #50 – Resolution R-23-10-801 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving an interlocal agreement between Knox County and the Industrial Development Board related to the Axle Logistics property swap for $1.4 million dollars; the amount in question will be paid through designations and included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

Remove item #25 from General Government Consent Calendar

AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA: 3. Commissioner Dailey moved to amend the agenda to remove the following item from the General Government Consent Calendar: Item #25 – Resolution R-23-10-503 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving three (3) Agreements with Legal Aid of East Tennessee ($1,500,000.00), Community Mediation Center ($200,000.00) and Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee ($1,500,000.00) in Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) funds for eviction prevention and housing stability services (Federally funded through Treasury ERA2 program funds (State pass-through). Commissioner Durrett seconded the motion and upon roll call vote Commissioners Lundy, Durrett, Oster, Ward, Schoonmaker, Hill, Lee, Beeler, Dailey, Jay and Frazier voted aye. The motion carried 11-0-0-0.

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Approve engagement with Pugh & Company for TCRS data examination

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT WITH PUGH & COMPANY, P.C. TO EXAMINE TENNESSEE CONSOLIDATED RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TCRS) FISCAL YEAR 2022 CENSUS DATA AT A COST OF $6,500.00

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Approve MOU for maintenance of softball/baseball fields at Carter Park

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY D/B/A KNOX COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION AND KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION D/B/A KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS REGARDING THE MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP OF SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL FIELDS AT CARTER PARK

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Approve contracts for literacy intervention programs

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANY, CARNEGIE LEARNING, INC., EDMENTUM-MMED, LEXIA LEARNING SYSTEMS LLC, AND SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF LITERACY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR EIGHT (8) ADDITIONAL YEARS

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Approve contracts for school leadership development

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH INSIGHT EDUCATION GROUP, THE RENSSELAERVILLE INSTITUTE, AND RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION FOR THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS

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Approve contracts for carpet tile installation services

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH BONITZ, INC., SHANKLIN & SONS FLOORING INC., AND SKILLED SERVICES QUALITY CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF CARPET TILE INSTALLATION SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS

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Approve contracts for electronic signs

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING CONTRACTS WITH MAJOR DISPLAY, INC., SIGNCO, INC., AND SYCAMORE SIGN & CRANE FOR THE PROVISION OF ELECTRONIC SIGNS UP TO $120,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS

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Approve contract for hydraulic lift repair and inspection services

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH LIFTONE, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF HYDRAULIC LIFT REPAIR AND INSPECTION SERVICES UP TO $200,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS

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Approve contract for paving services

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DURACAP ASPHALT PAVING FOR THE PROVISION OF PAVING SERVICES UP TO $2,500,000.00 FOR THE TERM OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024, WHICH MAY BE EXTENDED FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS

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Approve purchase of 41 acres in Farragut

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH BRENDA P. HORNE AND DOUGLAS A. HORNE FOR APPROXIMATELY 41 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN FARRAGUT AT A COST OF $4,892,500.00

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Accept Title IV Stronger Connections Grant

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TITLE IV STRONGER CONNECTIONS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,105,338.94

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Accept TN Dept of Education FY24 Public School Security Grant

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 PUBLIC SCHOOL SECURITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,405,031.18

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Accept TN Dept of Education FY24 TN ALL Corps Grant

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FISCAL YEAR 2024 TENNESSEE ACCELERATING LITERACY & LEARNING CORPS (TN ALL CORPS) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,520,400.00

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Approve MOU with Health Dept for "In School Health Program"

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $541,360.00 FOR THE “IN SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAM” FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024

R-23-10-214 · item history →

Accept grant funds and donations for Knox County Schools

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS AND DONATIONS FOR THE KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED LIST AND IN THE AMOUNT OF $108,142.00

R-23-10-503 · item history →

Approve three agreements for ERA2 funds for eviction prevention

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS WITH LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE ($1,500,000.00), COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER ($200,000.00) AND KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE ($1,500,000.00) IN TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDS FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY ERA2 PROGRAM FUNDS (STATE PASS-THROUGH)

R-23-10-215 · item history →

Accept gift from Barbara Thompson Slater Estate for library

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF $7,582.69 FROM THE ESTATE OF BARBARA THOMPSON SLATER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CEDAR BLUFF BRANCH AND THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS DEPARTMENT OF THE KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

R-23-10-301 · item history →

Approve grant contract for training equipment from TN Corrections Institute

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,930.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE CORRECTIONS INSTITUTE FOR THE PROVISION OF TRAINING EQUIPMENT (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-23-10-302 · item history →

Approve grant contract for police traffic services

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,752.50 WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY TO PROVIDE POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES AS PART OF THE TENNESSEE HIGHWAY SAFETY PLAN FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-23-10-303 · item history →

Approve grant for mental health transportation

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT - DIRECT APPROPRIATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $789,036.00 WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH TRANSPORTATION (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-23-10-402 · item history →

Approve Quitclaim Deed for drainage easement disposition

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A QUITCLAIM DEED BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND EXECUTIVE PARK HOSPITALITY, LLC FOR THE DISPOSITION OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT PURCHASED BY THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AS PART OF THE I-40/I-75 WIDENING PROJECT FROM 1989 ALSO KNOWN AS STATE PROJECT NUMBER 47001-2173-44

R-23-10-403 · item history →

Approve construction contract for Middlebrook Signal Plan

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $265,800.00 WITH DAVIS H. ELLIOT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC FOR THE MIDDLEBROOK SIGNAL PLAN

R-23-10-404 · item history →

Approve contract with Gresham Smith for Hardin Valley Road widening

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GRESHAM SMITH FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE WIDENING OF HARDIN VALLEY ROAD BETWEEN CASTAIC LANE AND GREENLAND WAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $128.435.00

R-23-10-405 · item history →

Approve contract with Gresham Smith for traffic signal

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GRESHAM SMITH FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF HARDIN VALLEY ROAD AND VALLEY VISTA ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,471.25

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Accept FY23 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023 REGIONAL CATASTROPHIC PREPAREDNESS GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $911,354.00 AND APPROVING THE TERMS FOR THE RECEIPT OF SAID FUNDS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-23-10-502 · item history →

Approve amendment to McNabb Center agreement for domestic violence shelter

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE MCNABB CENTER FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION OF A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENCY SHELTER TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXTENSION TO THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH HUD CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS)

R-23-10-601 · item history →

Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept of Health grant contract

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PARENTS AS TEACHERS, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT RAPE PREVENTION EDUCATION SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE CONTRACT BY $17,570.00 AND AMENDS THE SCOPE OF SERVICES (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

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Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept of Health grant contract

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF PARENTS AS TEACHERS, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES, AND EVIDENCE-BASED HOME VISITING PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT DECREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $401,200.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,076,836.03 AND REDUCES THE TERM ENDING TO JUNE 30, 2024 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-23-10-604 · item history →

Approve Amendment One to TN Dept of Health grant contract for Family Planning

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $32,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $4,149,000.00 WITH NO CHANGE TO THE TERM ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2027 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

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Approve Amendment Two to TN Dept of Health FIM grant

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AMENDMENT TWO TO A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR THE PROVISION OF FETAL INFANT MORTALITY PROGRAM SERVICES, WHICH AMENDMENT UPDATES THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, EXTENDS THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, AND INCREASES THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF THE STATE UNDER THE GRANT CONTRACT BY $150,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $750,000.00 (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

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Approve SOW with Origami Risk, LLC and contract renewal

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A STATEMENT OF WORK WITH ORIGAMI RISK, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,775.00 FOR MEDICAL BILL INTEGRATION WITH PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER, ALIUS HEALTH, AND A THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH ORIGAMI RISK, LLC, FOR WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,010.00 FOR YEARS 1-3 PLUS AN OPTIONAL 4TH YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,670.60 AND OPTIONAL 5TH YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,550.84

R-23-10-803 · item history →

Approve PBM agreement with Alius Health, LLC

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ALIUS HEALTH, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER SERVICES NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00 ANNUALLY

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Approve consulting agreement with Stones River Group, LLC

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STONES RIVER GROUP, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.00 ($6,250.00 PER MONTH) PLUS OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES TO PROVIDE GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS SERVICES WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE FOR THE TERM ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2024

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Approve contract with Cannon & Cannon, Inc. for Halls Greenway Project

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH CANNON & CANNON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE HALLS GREENWAY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $226,900.00

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Approve updated Knox County Title VI Management Policy

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN UPDATED KNOX COUNTY TITLE VI MANAGEMENT POLICY

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Acknowledge and approve gift of landscaping services from Charles Blalock & Sons

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, ACKNOWLEDGING AND APPROVING RECEIPT OF A GIFT OF SERVICES FROM CHARLES BLALOCK & SONS, INC. FOR LANDSCAPING SERVICES PERFORMED AT BOWER FIELD WITH A TOTAL VALUE OF $8,000.00

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Approve Pugh & Company, PC for FY24 audit services

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING PUGH & COMPANY, PC TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF KNOX COUNTY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

R-23-10-906 · item history →

Approve grant for Karns Senior Center exercise equipment/supplies

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT/ SUPPLIES FOR THE KARNS SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

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Approve grant for Halls Senior Center exercise equipment

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR THE HALLS SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

R-23-10-908 · item history →

Approve grant for Corryton Senior Center

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, A VEGETABLE GARDEN, BOOKS, AND A MEMORIAL TREE FOR THE CORRYTON SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

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Approve grant for Carter Senior Center exercise equipment and furniture

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TENNESSEE COMMISSION ON AGING AND DISABILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000.00 FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE FOR THE CARTER SENIOR CENTER (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)

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Honor Marshal Andy Smalls, America's Cowboy

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, HONORING AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND CAREER OF MARSHAL ANDY SMALLS, AMERICA’S COWBOY

Amend agenda to hear Item #25 at this time

AMENDMENT TO THE AGENDA – (CONTINUED): 4. Commissioner Hill amended the agenda to hear the following item at this time: Item #25 – Resolution R-23-10-503 - Consideration of a Resolution of the Commission of Knox County, Tennessee, approving three (3) Agreements with Legal Aid of East Tennessee ($1,500,000.00), Community Mediation Center ($200,000.00) and Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee ($1,500,000.00) in Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2) funds for eviction prevention and housing stability services (Federally funded through Treasury ERA2 program funds (State pass-through).

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Approve three agreements for ERA2 funds for eviction prevention

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING THREE (3) AGREEMENTS WITH LEGAL AID OF EAST TENNESSEE ($1,500,000.00), COMMUNITY MEDIATION CENTER ($200,000.00) AND KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE ($1,500,000.00) IN TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE (ERA2) FUNDS FOR EVICTION PREVENTION AND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES (FEDERALLY FUNDED THROUGH TREASURY ERA2 PROGRAM FUNDS (STATE PASS-THROUGH)

Approve minutes of previous meetings

APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Consideration of approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on September 1, 2023 (Special Session) and September 25, 2023 (Regular Session) was before the Board of Commissioners.

No Drives and Roads reported

DRIVES AND ROADS: No Drives and Roads received.

No published motion on this item.

Approve Line Item Transfers totaling $100,620.00

LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: Line Item Transfers - Total amount of $100,620.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.

Approve Budget Amendments totaling $3,100,000.00

BUDGET AMENDMENTS: Budget Amendments - Total amount of $3,100,000.00 was before the Board of Commissioners.

Approve 173 Notary Applications

NOTARY APPLICATIONS: 173 Notary Applications received.

Spread of record Sheriff's reappointment of Wade Russell Goddard to Ethics Committee

SPREAD OF RECORD THE KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF’S REAPPOINTMENT OF WADE RUSSELL (RUSTY) GODDARD TO SERVE ON THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE, WHICH TERM EXPIRES OCTOBER 31, 2027

No published motion on this item.

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Appoint two individuals to Knox County Ethics Committee

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING TWO INDIVIDUALS TO THE KNOX COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE (TERMS EXPIRE OCTOBER 31, 2027)

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Defer appointment to Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPOINTING AN INDIVIDUAL FROM (DISTRICT 4) TO THE KNOX COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (TERM EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 2025)

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Deferred to November 2023 meeting

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH KENDIG KEAST COLLABORATIVE IN AN AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE PER REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NUMBER 3422

R-23-10-602 · item history →

Deferred to November 2023 meeting

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF 911 EMS AMBULANCE SERVICES

R-23-10-801 · item history →

Deferred to November 2023 meeting

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KNOX COUNTY AND THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD RELATED TO THE AXLE LOGISTICS PROPERTY SWAP FOR $1.4 MILLION DOLLARS; THE AMOUNT IN QUESTION WILL BE PAID THROUGH DESIGNATIONS AND INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

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Approve ordinance clarifying Sheriff's Office personnel political activities

CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AMENDING THE KNOX COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, SECTION 42-64, “POLITICAL ACTIVITIES RESTRICTED”, TO CLARIFY THAT SHERIFF’S OFFICE PERSONNEL MAY BECOME A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH CHANGES TO THE HATCH ACT. (AMENDING ORDINANCE O-90-9-111, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 10, 1990 AND ORDINANCE O-22-6-103, ADOPTED JULY 25, 2022) - O-23-9-101 - (SECOND READING)

Approve FY24 Legislative Priorities

DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2024 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE KNOX COUNTY STATE DELEGATION FOR CONSIDERATION

RZ-23-10-101 · item history →

Approve South City Sector Plan Amendment for Patrick Hunt

Consideration of the request of Patrick Hunt for a South City Sector Plan Amendment from A Agricultural and HP Hillside Protection to LDR Low Density Residential and HP Hillside Protection was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4424 Island Home Pike, Parcel ID 110 P D 004. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-A-23-SP)

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Approve rezoning for Patrick Hunt from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential

Consideration of the request of Patrick Hunt for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 4424 Island Home Pike, Parcel ID 110 P D 004. (9th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-A-23-RZ)

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Approve rezoning for Rick Harbin from A Agricultural to RA Low Density Residential

Consideration of the request of Rick Harbin for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners Property located at 7620 Rio Grande Drive, Parcel ID 066 12006. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-D-23-RZ)

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Approve rezoning for Alex Botezat to PR Planned Residential

Consideration of the request of Alex Botezat for rezoning from RA Low Density Residential, RB General Residential and A Agricultural for 5703 Millertown Pike, and from RB General Residential for 5701, 5707, and 5709 Millertown Pike to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 5703, 5701, 5707, and 5709 Millertown Pike, Parcel ID 060 020, 021, 022, and 023. (8th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-E-23-RZ)

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Deferred item - Rezoning for Randall J. Sparks

Consideration of the request of Randall J. Sparks for rezoning from A Agricultural and TO Technology Overlay) to PR Planned Residential up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre and TO Technology Overlay was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3303 George Light Road, Parcel ID 089 16501. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-F-23-RZ)

No published motion on this item.

RZ-23-10-105 · item history →

Approve rezoning for Parker Bartholomew to PR Planned Residential

Consideration of the request of Parker Bartholomew for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3430 Zion Lane, Parcel ID 091 042 (part of). (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-H-23-RZ)

RZ-23-10-106 · item history →

Approve rezoning for S and E Properties to PR Planned Residential with conditions

Consideration of the request of S and E Properties for rezoning from A Agricultural to PR Planned Residential up to 4.5 dwelling units per acre was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 1103 and 1109 Fretz Road, Parcel ID 130 067 and 066. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-K-23-RZ)

9-F-23-RZ · item history →

Deferred to November 2023 meeting

Consideration of the request of Randall J. Sparks for rezoning from A Agricultural and TO Technology Overlay) to PR Planned Residential up to 3.5 dwelling units per acre and TO Technology Overlay was before the Board of Commissioners. Property located at 3303 George Light Road, Parcel ID 089 16501. (6th Commission District) (Planning Commission’s File Number: 9-F-23-RZ)

No published motion on this item.